Chelsea have completed the £32 million signing of Willian from Anzhi Makhachkala on a five-year contract.

The 25-year-old was due to sign for Tottenham Hotspur last week before Jose Mourinho moved to trump the north Londoners’ bid and lure the midfielder to Stamford Bridge.

The Brazilian, who was granted a work permit on Wednesday after completing his medical at the weekend, is delighted to have finally sealed his switch to the Blues following a week in which his destination looked uncertain.

“I'm very happy to be here, it's been a dream of mine to come and play here,” he told the club’s official site.

“Chelsea are one of the best clubs in the world, and now I'm going to play for one of the best managers in the world, so I'm very happy and looking forward to it.”